Low elevation, about 0 feet
Unalakleet is near sea level in terms of cooking, so appliances run as rated. The planning questions are power, water, and drainage, which we work through with you.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Unalakleet, Alaska Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Unalakleet sits at the mouth of the Unalakleet River on Norton Sound and is the first Norton Sound checkpoint on the Iditarod, where the first musher in earns the Gold Coast Award. Salmon and king crab are well-known local resources, and the airport serves as a hub for outlying villages. The Bering Strait School District has its offices here.
We rent mobile kitchen trailers, dishwashing trailers, and emergency refrigeration trailers as short-term rentals or long-term leases. Call any hour or request availability and a quote for your Unalakleet site.
- County
- Nome Census Area
- Elevation
- About 0 ft
- Typical January low
- 0°F
- Typical July high
- 61°F
Elevation from the Open-Meteo elevation model. Temperatures are averages for January lows and July highs in 2022 to 2024, from Open-Meteo reanalysis data.
What the conditions mean for a rental in Unalakleet
January lows near 0°F
Deep winter cold is the main planning item. Water lines, grease traps, and hand sinks can freeze overnight, so we plan heated, insulated connections and a propane or electric heat source, and we ask about heat tape and a covered hookup on site.
Cool summers, highs near 61°F
With July highs around 61°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Delivery from Juneau
Equipment for Unalakleet ships from our Juneau warehouse, and the best transport mode depends on the season and the load. We plan the route, the size and weight limits, and local handling with you before anything moves.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Unalakleet
Iditarod and Iron Dog weeks
The Iditarod checkpoint, Gold Coast Award, and Iron Dog snowmobile race bring race staff, volunteers, media, and fans in winter. A mobile kitchen can provide hot meals and dishwashing for volunteers and crews without overloading the kitchens local venues already depend on.
Typhoon surge recovery
Typhoon Merbok's 2022 surge pushed water in Unalakleet to near 12.5 feet, among its highest recorded levels. After a surge, kitchens, cold storage, and power can be affected, and trailers can support feeding residents and recovery crews while buildings are repaired.
Hub traffic and district meetings
Unalakleet Airport handles cargo flights and air-taxi service for outlying villages, and the school district's offices are based here. Visiting groups, crews staging for villages, and district gatherings can call for added serving, dishwashing, and cold storage capacity on busy weeks.
- Iditarod and Iron Dog volunteer meals
- Post-surge kitchen and cold storage support
- Crew staging meals at the regional hub
Delivery from our Juneau warehouse to Unalakleet
We keep equipment in Juneau, the Alaska capital, and plan every delivery from there. Unalakleet is about 955 miles from the warehouse as the crow flies; the actual road route, timing, and any permits are confirmed when we quote.
Getting a trailer to Unalakleet
Unalakleet Airport is a regional hub with frequent air cargo flights, and Norton Sound is ice-free roughly from June to October for marine delivery. Large trailers may need barge or heavy-lift air freight. Confirm carrier capacity and beach or dock unloading before scheduling.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Typhoon Merbok's 2022 surge reached about 12.5 feet in Unalakleet, and winters can drop to minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Our 24/7 emergency deployment is available for kitchen and refrigeration failures, with movement coordinated around weather and freight options.
Kitchen trailers available for Unalakleet
Choose among nine trailers, 24 ft to 40 ft, by the number of meals and the equipment your menu calls for. Most run on 220V single-phase service. Each price is a monthly starting rate; the quote confirms price, term, and delivery.
| Trailer | Cooking equipment | Also on board | Power | Starting rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 26 ft Baby Bulk Kitchen | Confirmed at quote | 3-compartment sink, Handwashing sink, Prep table, Mop sink, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | Price by quote |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen | Deep fryer, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Combo Kitchen | Deep fryers, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | $10,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Combo Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $10,995 / month |
| 38 ft All Electric Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | Price by quote |
Specifications come from the model descriptions supplied for each trailer. The unit assigned to your rental is confirmed at quote.
Dishwashing and refrigeration for Unalakleet
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price.
22-26 ft Low-Temperature Dish Trailer
A push-through low-temperature dishwasher with a soil tray, scraping table, and three-compartment sink.
Starting from $4,995 / month
38 ft Conveyor Dish Trailer
A conveyor-type dishwasher with prep, storage, and a water heater, for the busiest dish rooms.
Starting from $6,995 / month
12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
A small refrigerated trailer for a restaurant or store walk-in that has stopped cooling.
Starting from $1,895 / month
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
More cold storage for a hospital, school, or hotel that lost its walk-in.
Starting from $1,895 / month
How a rental works
Rentals run by the month, with short-term and long-term options. Delivery, setup, and pickup are coordinated for your site. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; a person confirms availability, delivery time, and terms with you. Hours: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup usually takes about five hours for kitchens and dishwashing trailers and about one hour for refrigeration units, and an inquiry is the first step, not a reservation.
Why choose Simply Indians
A closed kitchen does not stop anyone from being hungry. Dependable Unalakleet mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Unalakleet mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Unalakleet around the date you need meals served, then confirm the timing when we quote.
24/7 Emergency Service
(888) 385-5513 is answered all day and all night. If a cooler fails at 2 a.m., that is the number to call.
End-to-End Project Support
You deal with one crew from the first question about trailer size through pickup at the end of the term.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Short-term and long-term rentals, so the trailer leaves when your permanent kitchen is ready.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial-grade cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration equipment built for daily institutional use.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
We check how the trailer will get onto your site, where it will sit, and what power, water, and drains it needs before it ships.
Why clients trust us
Rentals are for commercial and institutional users such as healthcare, education, government, hospitality, corrections, and catering. We keep our claims to what is confirmed: round-the-clock phone coverage, help coordinating delivery and setup, and clear terms in every quote.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Unalakleet
A walk-in cooler that stopped holding temperature, a kitchen closed by a fire or flood, a dish room that failed an inspection: call and we start planning the replacement right away. Keep the unit's make, your power, and your address handy.
Frequently asked questions
Can a trailer be staged for Iditarod week?
Possibly. Contact race organizers, the city, and the health authority covering your operation early, and plan freight well ahead because the checkpoint window is short and depends on race timing.
What winter conditions should I plan for?
Winters are cold and dry, with lows that can reach minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit and a record of minus 59. Ask us about heating and freeze protection for water lines, and confirm power and fuel before arrival.
How fast can a trailer get to Unalakleet if our kitchen is down?
Call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we begin planning on that call. Trailers leave from our Juneau warehouse, and the delivery time to Unalakleet depends on the equipment and the road, which we confirm in your quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
Not by itself. We reply with availability, timing, and terms first, and equipment is reserved only after you agree to them.
Get a quote
Send what you know and a person will reply with availability and terms. It helps to have these ready:
- The job site city and state, and the delivery address if you have it.
- Your start date and how long you expect to need the trailer.
- How many people you serve per meal, and the type of service.
- Power available at the site (voltage, phase, amps) and water and wastewater connections.
- Where the trailer will sit, and any gate, slope, or overhead limits.
Emergency? Call (888) 385-5513. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.